Winter is coming! So are the holidays (I’m SO not ready for that!) With two inches of snow on the ground in Upstate New York and lots of fall and winter produce in the markets, I’d like to share my top 5 seasonal green smoothie recipes with you. 1) Apple-Carrot-Ginger Green Smoothie This delicious blend […]

Fall is in full swing here in Upstate NY! I love this time of year. I love the colder weather, pumpkin carving, hot apple cider, and all the fall fruits. We carved pumpkins a few weeks ago and my 3-year-old son really got into it. He wasn’t able to actually carve the pumpkin on his […]

It’s the holiday season! It’s that time of year that we all love and hate. We love the goodies, but hate the all weight we pack on. We all have those once-a-year holiday favorites that we just can’t resist. And there’s the holiday coffee shop drinks (mmm…gingerbread latte!), holiday parties, family dinners, and the easy-to-grab […]

I love adding cranberries to my green smoothies this time of year! Cranberries promote cardiovascular health 1, support immune function 2, and may help prevent urinary tract infection (UTI) 3. Cranberries are tart on their own, but blending them with a sweet banana in a smoothie moderates the tartness. Cherries accent the flavor of cranberries […]

I am often asked for green smoothie recipes for eye health. Some people even ask about green smoothies that improve eyesight. In this post, I’ll outline some of the current research on the topic of food and eye health. Unfortunately, there isn’t any scientific evidence that certain foods or diets can improve eyesight, or reverse […]

I’m a sucker for pumpkin flavors in the fall! And I love chia seed pudding. So of course I have to – have to! – make this delicious pumpkin pie chia seed pudding! Confession time: I cheated a little and used organic, unsweetened canned pumpkin pie filling. I know, I know! But you can definitely […]

Are you interested in eating a more plant-based diet? I wrote this guide to help get you started! What Is A Plant-Based Diet? A plant based diet is just as it sounds – a diet that emphasizes plant-based foods. However… …it is not necessarily a strict vegan or vegetarian diet. “Plant-based” can mean that most […]

I love fall! I love pumpkins! And yes, I’m one of those people who get all happy about seeing pumpkin spice flavors this time of year! I enjoy a pumpkin spice latte once and a while (and this green smoothie version!) One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to visit the […]

Many people have a dream of leaving their day job and moving to a warm sunny place. I was one of these people. I was intrigued by stories of people who lived like kings in tropical countries in Central and South America where the living expenses were much, much less. My husband and I lived […]

You’ve probably heard it before – soak (or activate) your nuts! Why should you do this? Well, it depends on who you ask. Proponents of a raw vegan diet say that the outer layer of nuts contain enzyme inhibitors that can interfere with digestion. That’s why most raw food diet recipes recommend soaking nuts overnight […]

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